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Designated Materials Regulation (Y.O.I.C. 2003/184).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Environmental fees/charges Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation is made under section 109 (1) of the Environment Act dealing with designated materials. In particular, the Regulation establishes a surcharge on the purchase of new tires, which is remitted to the Yukon government by retailers. Used tires can be dropped off at community waste disposal sites or at retailers permitted to accept used tires. The text consists of 11 sections and 1 Schedule setting out fees to be paid for all new tires sold in Yukon.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.yk.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 76).

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Transport/storage, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX